The Pearl Beverly Endowed Mentoring Scholarship

Become a PB Mentoring Scholar - $5,000 Scholarship

The Pearl Beverly Endowed Mentoring Scholarship is awarded to a current undergraduate student who demonstrates a strong commitment to cultivating mentorship both at Baylor University and the broader Waco community. In addition to academic excellence, recipients are expected to actively engage in mentoring initiatives that promote personal and academic growth, belonging, and build relationships.

This scholarship aims to support need-based students who are passionate about making a lasting impact through mentorship, leadership, and community service, helping to build a more welcoming and empowering environment for all.

Recipients are awarded a maximum of $5,000 for one academic year. Applicants must have completed at least one semester at Baylor University and have two semesters remaining. This scholarship is awarded only once during their enrollment at Baylor.

For more information, please contact Leslie Burnias DeLaFuente, Coordinator for the Department of Multicultural Affairs at Leslie_Burnias@baylor.edu.

Who Should Apply

For consideration, applicants must:

1. Demonstrate commitment to cultivating mentorship both at Baylor University and the broader Waco community

2. Complete the FAFSA or TASFA

3. Complete CSS Profile

4. Complete the online application (use the link below)

5. Be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident

6. Have 30 credit hours or more as of December 2025

7. Have two consecutive semesters remaining

8. Qualify for need-based scholarships

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How To Apply

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The online application, resume, typed essay, and nomination letter are all due by 11:59 PM CST on February 13, 2026.

Requirements

Applicants must submit the following required scholarship materials:

Completed the online scholarship application (use the link above)
A resume of your college honors, awards, achievements, and extracurricular activities.
A typed essay answering each of the following:
(Submit answers in one PDF or Word document)
1. Being a mentor often involves learning as much from others as you teach them. What has mentoring taught you about yourself, and how have these lessons influenced your academic and personal journey? (Up to 200 words)
2. Mentorship often involves creating a space where others feel heard and valued. How have you fostered such an environment at Baylor, and how has this impacted the community around you? (Up to 200 words)
3. In your mentorship, how have you worked to bridge cultural, academic, or personal gaps to foster a more welcoming and understanding environment? What have these experiences taught you about belonging and community building? (Up to 200 words)
One specific nomination for the Pearl Beverly Mentoring Scholarship should be from someone who can speak to your experience as a mentor (this would include both mentoring on and off campus). The nominator should know your involvement well and provide specific details on your efforts to mentor.
Submit all your scholarship materials as a PDF or Word document to MA_Scholarship@baylor.edu.
(Please make sure to include your full name and Baylor Student ID number on all of your documents)

Please submit your resume, typed essay, and nomination letter to MA_Scholarships@baylor.edu as a PDF or Word document by 11:59 PM CST on February 13, 2026.

Scholarship Details

The Pearl Beverly Endowed Mentoring Scholar must maintain a 3.0 grade point average, make satisfactory academic progress towards a degree, and continue to demonstrate commitment to support Baylor mission while cultivating future leaders. Recipients must participate in the Freshman Action Team. In addition, they must attend the Baylor Black Alumni Alliance Dinner in the Fall and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon in the Spring. Thank you letters to donor letters are required upon request. The Pearl Beverly Endowed Mentoring Scholars are encouraged to maintain a relationship with Baylor and mentor future scholarship recipients. Scholars are also asked to provide current mailing and email address to the Pearl Beverly Endowed Mentoring committee each year after graduation.